Add 50/70 and 5/28
50/70 + 5/28 is 25/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
50/70 = 50 × 2/70 × 2 = 100/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
5/28 = 5 × 5/28 × 5 = 25/140 - Add the two like fractions:
100/140 + 25/140 = 100 + 25/140 = 125/140 - 125/140 simplified gives 25/28
- So, 50/70 + 5/28 = 25/28
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